Paralegal

Role description

Who We Are

The Advocates are a rapidly growing personal injury law firm with branches across the United States. We are dedicated to representing victims of accidents with professionalism and respect. Our team genuinely cares about and has empathy for the people who seek our help, and we are driven to get them the best results possible.

The Pacific Northwest branch, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is looking for a driven

litigation paralegal

to be a part of our team. You would become a vital part of a close-knit group of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and staff who all share a profound dedication to supporting our clients throughout their recovery journeys.

Learn more about us at our website!

https://www.advocateslaw.com/

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for

a

litigation paralegal who

des

ires

to be an integral part of a

talented litigation team

that focus

es on the

clients

themselve

s, as wel

l as

their cases

.

A

perfect

fit would be someone

who

is a

skilled problem-solver

,

has a history of working hard

, doing the

right thing

even if it

means

the mor

e difficult

path

, and

appreciates the connection between details and client success

.

Moreover,

the pe

rfect c

andidate m

ust also b

e

emotionally and intellectually sharp.

This

position

requires

significant

mental

focus

and acui

ty

,

al

ong with the a

bil

ity to

bo

th

qu

ickly

l

earn an

d

retain

i

nformation

.

Responsibilities

Draft various pleadings, including but not limited to complaints and motions

,

and file them with western Washington courts

Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and contacting witnesses/experts/physicians

Managing caseloads and calendars for multiple attorneys, ensuring that all local/county specific deadlines are calendared and followed.

Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and arbitration evidence binders

Coordinate with and interview clients for discovery requests such as interrogatories, requests for admission, etc.

Coordinate with and interview witnesses (factual and damages witnesses)

Gathering relevant information from a variety of sources (court rules, Westlaw, etc.)

Point of contact for clients: consistent and professional communication for case updates, case management, coordinating depositions, etc.

Experience and Professional Background

1-3 years civil litigation experience as a paralegal (preferred)

1+ years of personal injury experience (required)

History of proven attention to detail and ability to maintain standards

Experience being meticulous in record keeping

The ability to think deductively, extrapolate information, and shift cognitively between the general and the concrete.

Compensation

$28.00 - $35.00/hr

Health, Dental, and Vision care up to 100% employer paid (Buy up options available)

Employee Assistance Program

3 Weeks PTO in your first year, Uncapped PTO in year 3

401(k) matching up to 4% (after 1 year)

50% Paid ORCA transit card